MIDEM

Midem - outside view
Type	Trade show
Owner	Reed MIDEM
Country	France
Introduced	1967
Markets	Worldwide
Website	midem.com

MIDEM is the acronym for Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale which is held been annually in and around the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France. The event, which is billed as the world's largest trade fair for the music industry, has been held since 1967. Several thousand musicians, producers, managers, and journalists from around the globe regularly attend the event, which is currently held at the end of January.

MIDEM provides a forum for business talks, political and legal discussions. It also is a platform for showcasing new artists, musical trends and music-related products. A series of conferences are also organised to promote MIDEM's growing vocation of educating the music industry about new revenue streams.

Since 2000, the night before MIDEM opens, the Palais des Festivals hosts the NRJ Music Awards. The awards ceremony is organised by NRJ, a French multimedia conglomerate that owns France's most popular music station.

The most recent MIDEM was held 28-31 January 2012.

Business role[link]

Despite the large number of concerts, MIDEM is primarily a marketplace. Artists who attend are usually either promoting their own existing enterprise or are promoting Major labels or other corporate bodies. Business forums are also held, for example, the International Indie Summit.

Attendance[link]

In January 2011, MIDEM 2011 was attended by 6,850 delegates from 3,120 companies (out of which 1,735 had stands or pavilions of their own). The event was covered by 360 journalists from a total of 77 countries. Although there are attendees from all over the world, the majority of delegates are from Western Europe and North America.

External links[link]

• Official homepage
• MIDEMBlog

Tiger JK
Tiger JK performing at the Lolipop Concert, in May 2010
Background information
Birth name	Seo Jung-kwon (서정권, 徐廷權)
Also known as	JK, Drunken Tiger, DT, Gas Man
Born	(1974-07-29) July 29, 1974 (age 37)
Origin	Los Angeles, California U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper, producer, songwriter, musician, model
Instruments	Piano, guitar, bass, sampler, synthesizer
Years active	1995-present
Labels	Oasis Records (1990s-2000s) Jungle Entertainment (2006-present)
Associated acts	Drunken Tiger, Movement, Tasha Reid, Yu Jae-seok, Crying Nut

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Tiger JK (born July 29, 1974; as Seo Jung-kwon Hangul: 서정권, Hanja: 徐廷權)) is a Korean-American rapper, best known as one of the founding members of hip hop group Drunken Tiger. He is the founder and former CEO of Jungle Entertainment an imprint distributed by CJ E&M. JK and Drunken Tiger are also noted collaborators of various South Korean hip hop artists, and are the basis of the South Korean hip hop joint movement known as simply "Movement" or "The Movement".

He has released nine studio albums under Drunken Tiger, and continues to collaborate with that said group today. In addition to his musical career he has most recently started entrepreneurship releasing his own brand of "Beats", headphones titled "Tigerbeats", and has even started his own clothing brand.

His legendary status extends beyond that of South Korea, and is often compared with famed American rappers in terms of style and lyrical content. He and Drunken Tiger are also considered the true pioneers of the Hip hop scene in South Korea (the other said pioneers being Yang Hyun Seuk, and Seo-Tai-ji).

Early life[link]

Jung-kwon was born in Seoul, South Korea on July 29 (corresponding to the 11th day of the 6th month in the lunar calendar) 1974^[1] the first of three siblings born to South Korean parents . At age twelve he and his family immigrated to the United States where the family briefly lived Miami, Florida (a prominently non-Korean area) where he practiced Taekwondo and earned his 5th rank black belt in 1990. The family later moved to California and was raised in Los Angeles, California where he attended and graduated from Beverly Hills High School where he was partially racially discriminated. As a teen living in Los Angeles he witnessed the violence between Korean Americans and African Americans during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots; JK was determined to close the gap between the two races within his community with his rhymes. He later attended and graduated from UCLA, with a major in English.^[2]

Musical career[link]

1990s - 1998: Beginning of Drunken Tiger and success[link]

At age sixteen he met Micki Eyes, later to be a member of Drunken Tiger, and performed in a rap festival in Los Angeles. He later caught the eye of Oasis Entertainment of South Korea, got signed, and released his first solo album, Enter The Tiger. The album achieved major success, but due to censorship, the songs were banned from being played on radio stations.^[3] Soon after the release of American rapper Ice Cube's highly controversial song Black Korea, Tiger JK teamed up with east coast rapper DJ Shine, to form the duo Drunken Tiger in 1998. Although the group was formed in the U.S., the group debuted in South Korea as well. The group immediately gained major popularity with songs such as I Want You and Do You Know Hip hop?.

1998 - present: Criticism, withdrawal of DJ Shine, Legendary status, and further activities[link]

Initially, Drunken Tiger was criticized for generating controversy due to their lyrics' explicit content and rebellious attitude towards mainstream music trends. Nevertheless, they continued to write their own music, perform in local shows, and gather a large following. The group would go on to release five albums, before DJ Shine would leave for personal reasons in early 2005.^[4]

Throughout Tiger JK's career, he has also written and composed many hip-hop songs in South Korea for many well known hip-hop artists in the country. In mid-2006, Drunken Tiger established a hip-hop record label named Jungle Entertainment, whose roster includes many well known hip-hop artists.^[5]

Today, Tiger JK continues to perform under the Drunken Tiger stage name, and is still considered one of South Korea's most respected Hip hop artists. He and DJ Shine are considered the true pioneers of the hip-hop scene in South Korea.^[6] His eighth album, entitled Feel gHood Muzik : The 8th Wonder was released on June 29, 2009.^[7]

On January 25, 2012, JK has been revealed to worked with Fly to the Sky's member Brian Joo's album.

Influences and rapping style[link]

Tiger JK has credited Jamaican singer Bob Marley for his musical style and numerous American rappers as well. He has demonstrated his Reggae style, gangsta rap style and West Coast hip hop in Drunken Tiger songs, Tiger JK is praised for various aspects of his rapping technique by numerous other rappers – these techniques include: his varied and humorous subject matter, connecting with his audience, carrying a concept over a series of albums, unique rhyme schemes, his ability to bend words so that they rhyme, his use of syllabic rhymes fitting many rhymes in each bar, complex rhythms, use of melody, and syncopation.

Equipment and musical instruments[link]

Tiger JK often uses common samplers and typical synthesizers and can play the electric guitar and electronic keyboards^[8] coaching his artists. Although he rarely is seen playing instruments on stage he is an exceptional pianist as demonstrated in the song 8:45 Heaven piano intro.

Personal life[link]

Family[link]

Tiger JK and singer/rapper Yoon Mirae secretly wed in 2007. The couple have one son named Jordan Seo who was born in mid-2008.^[9]

Health problems[link]

Tiger JK was diagnosed with transverse myelitis in 2006,^[10] which led to a two-year hiatus from performing.

Drug possession trial[link]

Tiger JK was arrested for possession of methamphetamine in 2000, even though some say there was strong evidence that Tiger JK did not use drugs. He served community service as a penalty, and the band received a two year promotion ban.^[11]

Clothing line[link]

LUNGTA[link]

Shortly after discovering having Transverse Myelitis, Tiger JK began his clothing line named LUNGTA in 2006.^[12]

Entrepreneurship[link]

After ex-NWA rapper and famed hip hop producer Dr. Dre released his signature high performance "Beats" headphones, Tiger JK released his own kind of the same headphones titled "Tigerbeats", on May 20, 2011, for 690,000 won (630.00 USD).Tiger JK amongst the select few and the first Korean artist to release his own collection of headphones under the Dre brand.^[13]

Record releases[link]

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• 1995: Enter the Tiger- Released under Artist name Tiger JK
• 1999: Year Of The Tiger- Released under Artist name Drunken Tiger
• 2000: The Great Rebirth- Released under Artist name Drunken Tiger
• 2001: The Legend Of...- Released under Artist name Drunken Tiger
• 2003: Foundation- Released under Artist name Drunken Tiger
• 2004: One is not a Lonely Word - Released under Artist name Drunken Tiger
• 2005: 1945 Liberation- Released under Artist name Drunken Tiger
• 2007: Sky Is The Limit - Released under Artist name Drunken Tiger
• 2009: Feel gHood Muzik : The 8th Wonder - Released under Artist name Drunken Tiger

Television appearances[link]

Though neither him nor Drunken Tiger have had many appearances outside of music programmes, he along with his wife has made special appearances on the popular South Korean variety shows Infinity Challenge, High Kick, and Running Man.

Endorsements[link]

• Hite w/Drunken Tiger
• Kia w/Drunken Tiger
• Reebok w/Drunken Tiger
• Yahoo w/Drunken Tiger
• CJ One Card w/Drunken Tiger
• Girodono w/Drunken Tiger

References[link]

External links[link]

• Drunken Tiger site
• English Drunken Tiger site
• Drunken Tiger BR [Brazilian Fansite]
• Ice Cube - "Black Korea"
• Jungle Entertainment
• Lungta
• Drunken Camp (Wordpress)

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Tasha Reid
Yoon Mi-rae performing at the Lolipop Concert, in May 2010
Background information
Birth name	Natasha Shanta Reid
Also known as	Baby Tasha, T
Born	(1981-05-31) May 31, 1981 (age 31) Portland, Texas, United States
Genres	R&B, Hip Hop
Occupations	Singer, Rapper, MC
Years active	1997-present
Labels	Jungle Entertainment
Associated acts	The Movement, Uptown, Tashannie, Drunken Tiger, Leessang, Yoo Jae Suk, Sunzoo

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Tasha Reid (Real Name: Natasha Shanta Reid), better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae (former stage name Baby Tasha, then T), is a Korean hip hop and R&B singer and rapper, who debuted with the her Korean hip hop and R&B group Uptown, at the age of 16. This was back in 1997. ^[1] As of 2011, she is currently working as a solo artist, away from her band Uptown. She is part of the well-respected Korean hip hop crew, The Movement. She is currently under Jungle Entertainment. In June 2007, she married Tiger JK, and they both raised a son named Jordan, in March 2008.

Biography[link]

Early Life[link]

Tasha was born in Portland, Texas to a Korean mother, and an African American father. She often faced discrimination because of her mixed heritage. The name of her father was Thomas J. Lead Yun (Thomas J. Reid Yoon). Tasha had begun her DJ activities in her early childhood, and her father's friend was talented musician. In 1995, she started to organise group members and two years later it became to be known as Uptown, only at the age of 17 (English age: 16).

Childhood & Uptown[link]

Reid, who speaks Korean and English fluently, is an influential rapper in South Korea where she is known as the Queen of Soul. She is the ambassador/spokeswoman for a multi-cultural youth organization.

Making her debut at the age of 16 with the group Uptown, she later formed Tashannie, a hip-hop and R&B duo in 1999 where she was the primary vocalist, alongside Annie Lee. At the age of 19, Tasha had started to work in broadcasting. From there, her lyrics and bars started to gain her a lot of attention, and therefore, her popularity raised.

Solo Comeback[link]

In 2001, she began her solo career under the moniker T and won both Best R&B/Soul album and Best R&B/Soul song of 2008. Her solo album came out in February 2007.

Personal life[link]

In June 2007, she married Tiger JK (member of Drunken Tiger).^[2] They have one son named Jordan.^[3]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

Singles[link]

• 2007: Wonderful (with Kim Jo Han)
• 2008: Rhapsody Part 2 (with Tiger JK)
• 2009: Please Don't Go
• 2009: Let's Dance (with Yoo Jae Suk)^[4]
• 2011: Doo Doo Doo Wop Ba Ba Lu^[5]

Appearance[link]

• 2011: Infinity Challenge - Guest Appearance
• 2011: Superstar K3 - Judge^[6]
• 2011: Running Man - Guest^[7]

Trivia Facts[link]

Influences: Da Brat, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Bahamadia

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official Site
• Yoon Mi-rae on Twitter

Mike Masnick
Masnick at Techdirt Greenhouse, 2006
Born	(1974-12-08) December 8, 1974 (age 37)
Known for	Founder of Techdirt

Michael "Mike" Masnick (born December 8,^[1] 1974) is the CEO and founder of Techdirt, a weblog that focuses on technology news and tech-related issues. Masnick is also the founder and CEO of the company Floor64^[2] and a contributor at BusinessWeek's Business Exchange.^[3]

Before founding Floor64, Masnick worked in business development and marketing at Release Software, an e-commerce startup, and in marketing at Intel. He has a bachelor's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations and an MBA, both from Cornell University.^[4]

He coined the term "Streisand effect" on the Techdirt blog in January 2005,^[5] and was interviewed about it three years later on NPR's All Things Considered.^[6]

References[link]

1. ^ "Techdirt: The Uneasy Balance Between Wikipedia and the Truth", techdirt.com, October 21, 2008
2. ^ "Mike Masnick". The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee. http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/mike-masnick.shtml. Retrieved January 7, 2008. 
3. ^ BusinessWeek's Business Exchange - Mike Masnick
4. ^ "Mike Masnick". The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee. http://www.netcaucus.org/biography/mike-masnick.shtml. Retrieved January 7, 2008. 
5. ^ “Is Leveraging the Streisand Effect Illegal?”, techdirt.com, July 13, 2006.
6. ^ “'The Streisand Effect' Snags Effort to Hide Documents”, All Things Considered, February 29, 2008.

External links[link]

• Techdirt

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Ariel Hyatt
Born	New York City
Nationality	American
Education	Clark University (BA 1993)
Occupation	Marketing and Social Media Specialist
Organization	Ariel Publicity

Ariel Hyatt is an American music publicist, author, and social media strategist.^[1] She is the president and founder of Ariel Publicity, a social media PR firm based in New York City, and Cyber PR, her online brand. She authored the book Music Success in 9 Weeks^[2] and co-wrote the book Musician's Roadmap to Facebook and Twitter.

Early life[link]

Ariel grew up in New York City and graduated from the Dwight School.^[2] In 1989 she attended Clark University and graduated with a degree in theater in 1993.^[3]

Career[link]

Hyatt started her career as a traditional publicist working for the fashion industry, but later transitioned into music publicity.^[4] In 1994 she began working as an assistant in Boulder, CO at What Are Records?, a small indie record label representing bands including The Samples. In 1995 she became PR Director at Small Axe Concert Promotions, and in March 1996 she became Publicity Director at Fox Theatre (Boulder, Colorado), where she stayed until 2000.^[2] She also worked at publicity firm KSA.^[2]

Her musical clients have included Lee Scratch Perry, Kelly Richey, George Clinton, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Derek Sivers of CD Baby, and Project Logic, which featured John Popper of Blues Traveler and DJ Logic.^[1][5][6]

Ariel currently writes for Music Think Tank, an online music industry magazine and blog.^[7]

Ariel serves on the board of the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, a non-profit organization that provides monetary aid to ill professional musicians.^[8] She also serves on advisory boards for SXSW Accelerator^[9], SoundCtrl^[10], and the New Music Seminar^[11].

Ariel Publicity[link]

In 1996 Hyatt asked Summer Trembley to create a logo for her new company, and founded Ariel Publicity in Boulder, CO. The company specializes in independent musicians,^[6][12] and has represented over 1,700 artists.^[13] In 2000 she published her first article, "How to Be Your Own Publicist".^[4][14]

CyberPR[link]

In 2007 she met Corey Denis, former Director of Online Marketing at What Are Records and Director of Digital Marketing at IODA, who introduced her to Twitter and other social media platforms.^[4] In January 2007 Hyatt launched CyberPR, an online business venture that exists as a separate brand from Hyatt Publicity.^[15] CyberPR not only represents music industry clients, but also books and authors. For Cyber PR, Ariel developed software that focuses on getting clients reviewed in blogs, websites and in podcasts.^[5][13]

Ariel Publicity and Cyber PR have an official YouTube channel called Sound Advice, on which interviews, discussions, and training videos are regularly uploaded, almost all of which feature Ariel herself. At its most popular, this channel had over 20,000 subscribers.^[16]

Starting in 2011, Middle Tennessee State University has offered an official master class based on the publicity principles developed by Ariel Hyatt and Cyber PR, including hands on work with PR campaigns. Due to the popularity of this class, an advanced section has since been added.^[17][18]

Published Works[link]

In 2008, Ariel published her first book, Music Success in Nine Weeks, designed to help musicians use social media and other internet based technologies to expand their fan base. The book was critically successful; a review in No Depression magazine stated that Ariel "provides compelling advice on how to connect with those who can help advance your career, [garner] you more fans, gigs, rehearsal space, private shows, interns, and, eventually, money."^[19] The book is currently in its third edition.

In 2011, Ariel co-wrote and published her second book, Musician's Roadmap to Facebook and Twitter with Carla Lynne Hall . This release focuses entirely on popular social media services Facebook and Twitter, and is meant to help musicians optimize their use of these services to further their careers.

Public Appearances[link]

As Ariel gained notoriety within the musical industry, she began to be regularly invited to speak at various engagements and festivals. Some of the events she has spoken at include South by Southwest, the CMJ SoundCtrl, ASCAP’s I Create Music, The Future of Music, Canadian Music Week, APRA’s Song Summit in Sydney, You Are In Control (Reykjavik), The ECMAs, NARAS, and The Taxi Road Rally.^[8]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Video: Ariel Hyatt Interview at Bigsound (2009)
• Video: Interview by C.C. Chapman (October 2009)
• Podcast: On the Record with Ariel Hyatt (November 2009)